The First Annual Brooksville Cycling Classic: Saturday and Sunday, October 16-17

• Liberty Street Kid’s Classic (3:30 pm): Kids up to 10 years old will race down Liberty Street to the sound of roaring crowds. Sponsored by Nature’s Path, YMCA, and ABC Child Development.

• Get Healthy Pavilion (9 am-7 pm): Samples and featured products available for purchase including cold beverages and treats from Chef Audrey’s Market Fresh Cafe. Be sure to visit the Gluten-Free World area.

• Police/Fire Rescue Rally (4 pm): The Police and Fire Rescue will race against each other to put together kids' bikes and then ride them through a rally course. This is to promote the Bike Angel program which is trying to get 50 kids bikes purchased through donations during the Brooksville Cycling Classic weekend.

• Good Neighbor Trail Ride (4:30 pm): The National Anthem will lead out the City Officials and the Pro Riders on a lap of the actual race course followed by excited fans.

• Energy Challenge (9 am-7 pm): Cycle-up power! Definitely a fun way to learn about renewable resources. Hop on for a 3 minute “joy ride” that makes a difference!

• Brooksville Nights Market on Main (9 am-9 pm): Arts and crafts, a car show, live music, restaurants and shops will be open late with a wee bit of libation(al) joy included.

• Fall Art N’ Market Walk (9 am - 5 pm): Local artists and social organizations will showcase their work along Main Street. Special drawings: Be sure to register at the Get Healthy Pavilion and The Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery for for your chance to win from a great list of prizes including signed posters by featured artist Carlton Ward, Jr.

For information on courses, directions as well as places to stay to make this a fun get-away weekend please click here.

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